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Tom Dugas Obituary
Memorial services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Chaplain Mike Veilleux officiating. A celebration of Tom's life will continue at the Ocotillo Sports Bar and Grill following the memorial service. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Edward Dugas was born April 5, 1956, in Carlsbad, N.M., to Shelby and Phyllis (Donnelly) Dugas. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1974. Tom was involved with the Thunderbird Dancers while in high school and loved the outdoors. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1974 to 1994, where he was a marksmanship instructor. Tom was a distinguished pistol shooter. Following his military career, he went to work at the postal service, where he worked for 16 years. He was a member of BPOE Elks Lodge No. 1558 and the Brotherhood of 74. Tom's passions were hiking for arrowheads, shooting, golfing and riding motorcycles. He was preceded by his father, Shelby Dugas.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Martinez Dugas; mother, Phyllis Dugas; daughters: Jennifer Williams and husband, Ace of Lubbock, Texas, Alissa Holloway and husband, Matt of Lubbock, Texas, Amanda Kinnibrugh and husband, Cody of Artesia, N.M., and Holly Jones of Carlsbad, N.M.; son, Joshua Jones of Carlsbad, N.M.; grandchildren: Shelby Williams of Lubbock, Texas, and Ryleigh Kinnibrugh of Artesia, N.M.; brothers: Robert Dugas and wife, Brenda of Carlsbad, N.M., Brad Dugas and wife, Debbie of New Braunfels, Texas, and Brian Dugas and wife, Janet of Carlsbad, N.M.; cousin, Bill "Bar" Donley of Daphne, Ala.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christmas Anonymous, P.O. BOX 655, Carlsbad, NM 88221. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Tom Dugas
Alicia
September 5, 2011
Tommy, you are a part of my earliest and fondest memories and though we lost touch over the years as people do, those memories will never fade...I hope you're walking a beautiful path.
September 4, 2011
Words seem so difficult to express the sorrow I felt when I learned of Tom's passing. He was a unique person and I am so glad that I had an opportunity to know him and his lovely wife Susie. Tom was the first friend I made when I moved to Carlsbad to work for one of the local mining companies. He was thoughtful and knew I needed a friend. I believe that Tom touched many lives with his kindness and down to earth lifestyle. He and Susie were a true blessing to me. I will remember his family in my prayers for their loss at this time. Truth is we are all better people for knowing Tom.
Alan Zurliene
Susan Gonzalez
August 18, 2011
Tom was a fantastic gentleman, I'm sorry for your loss Susie. You're in my prayers too.
Sincerely,
Susan Gonzalez
John Gaffney
August 12, 2011
A brother scout from Shelby's troop at the American Legion, I send deep condolences to all of Tom's family. You'll be in my prayers.
sherri chandler
August 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Lou & Joe Madrid
August 11, 2011
Phyllis, our condolences to you and your family. I can only imagine the hurt of loosing one of your children. May God give you the strength on the days ahead.
mori orozco
August 10, 2011
Susie ,we will sure miss seeing you two out and about. Be thestrog woman that you are and may the lord be wih you. We love you.
Love Memo and Mori Orozco
Brian
August 10, 2011
Brother
You will be deeply missed and never forgotten. We walked many a mile together from archery hunting to chasing jacks, and eveything in between. When you get to where your goin' sit down and have a talk with Dad.
August 10, 2011
Susie, Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. Postal will be missed.
Dan Thomas and Tammy Nance
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